Preschool Teacher - P-Certified

Position: Preschool Teacher - P-3 Certified
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** Preschool Teacher - P-3 Certified
** is responsible for providing a range of instructional, assessment and positive behavioral support strategies to ensure educational excellence in a Head Start classroom for a maximum of fifteen 3–5-year-old children. The position works collaboratively with an assistant teacher, family members and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities. The role encompasses effective practices as outlined in our Teacher Success Rubric and stated job duties.

Our mission is bold:
To design and deliver research and evidence-based approaches to eliminate the gaps between young childrenʼs inherent potential and their achievement in school and life. With our partners, we accelerate child and family outcomes that honor all of the aspirations and cultures of the communities we serve. Our values:
Data-Informed Learning;
Transparent & Open Communication;
Growth Mindset;
Championing Equality;
Caring Teams & Communities.
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* What You’ll Do:

**- Implements a child-centered curriculum and learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation to promote development in all domains for children of all abilities.

- Addresses challenging behaviors by observing to determine possible causes of the behavior, implementing preventive measures, teaching the child new social and communication skills, and partnering with families to support the child at home.

- Uses observations of children and anecdotal notes to document children’s progress and individualize curriculum.

- Creates partnerships with families to establish positive interaction patterns in program, school, and home.

- Provides classroom experiences that are developmentally, linguistically, culturally and age appropriate for the children served.

- Provides a print rich environment in which children develop literacy, numeracy and social skills using increasingly complex language and problem-solving abilities.

- Implements daily lesson plans in response to children’s needs and interests incorporating observations, anecdotal record keeping, knowledge of early childhood development and the key experiences.

- Integrates Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for children with disabilities.

- Provides children with a consistent classroom routine.

- Provides supervision and ensures the safety and security of children at all times in accordance with Head Start and daycare licensing requirements.

- Supervises and eats nutritionally prepared meals with the children as a curriculum activity, to model good nutrition and proper social skills for preschool children.

- Supervises all classroom field trips and outdoor activities.

- Assesses children on an on-going basis, which includes gathering and organizing anecdotal notes into the key domains and documents for Creative Curriculum.

-Analyzes child outcomes on classroom basis twice yearly, consults with education coordinator, and adjusts curriculum planning and implementation as needed.
** What You’ll Bring:
** 1. P-3 Teacher Certification (CEAS or Standard).2. BA/BS in Early Childhood Education or BA/BS in related field with at least six (6) courses in ECE.  3. Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.  
4. Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.  
5. Must have a valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation.
** How Much:
** This position pays between $54,272 and $64,000 annually depending on education and experience.
** Why You’ll Love Working with Us:
*** A meaningful mission that drives real change in the lives of children and families
* A collaborative, inclusive team that values your growth and well-being
* Robust benefits that support your total wellbeing, including:  + Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with multiple plan options to fit your needs  + Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions up to $800 annually  + Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care expenses  + 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 4% company match and immediate vesting  + Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability…